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  4. Bachelor of Music — Piano Pedagogy
  5. UL Lafayette Piano Institute

UL Lafayette Piano Institute

Learn. Teach. Engage.

The UL Lafayette Piano Institute (ULPI) offers high‑quality piano instruction to the broader community while serving as a hands-on training ground for our Piano Pedagogy majors. Through private and group lessons, studio teaching, and public recitals, students refine their technique while practicing real-world pedagogy under expert faculty supervision.

Our Mission

We believe music strengthens the mind, nurtures creativity, and builds confidence. At ULPI, we support these values by providing lessons that foster discipline, artistic growth, and a lifelong love for piano.

Benefits of UL Lafayette Piano Institute 

  • Receive rigorous instruction from Piano Pedagogy majors and faculty, ensuring consistency in teaching quality
  • Access to private and group lessons, plus solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • Learn on well-maintained university pianos—with recitals held each semester in Angelle Hall
  • Engage in masterclasses, workshops, competitions, and proficiency exams as your musicianship evolves

Lesson Details

  • Formats: 30-minute or 45-minute individual lessons, and group instruction available
    • Rates (2025–26):
      • Instructors: $30 (30 min) / $45 (45 min) per semester
      • Faculty: $40 (30 min) / $65 (45 min) per semester
  • Materials: Not included; a digital keyboard with 88 weighted keys and a damper pedal is acceptable
  • Scheduling: Students complete a brief intake interview to set lesson times
  • Absences: One make-up lesson per semester allowed with 24-hour notice

We will arrange a brief interview with you to discuss the materials and weekly lesson schedule. For more information, please visit our registration page.

Community Opportunities

All community members—from K–12 students to adults—are welcome to enroll in ULPI. While private lessons are offered at UL Lafayette, practice rooms are reserved for enrolled music students; ULPI students should plan for adequate at-home practice arrangements.

  • Annual workshop and recital events held each spring in Angelle Hall
  • Public observation opportunities create connection between UL students and the local music community

Get Started

Interested in lessons or have questions? Contact Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi, Director of ULPI at ulpi@louisiana.edu. 

Visit UL Piano Institute Registration Info for updates and semester enrollment

Whether you're building teaching experience or sharing music with your community, ULPI is where pedagogy and performance meet purpose, right here in Lafayette.